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JEN Singapore Orchardgateway by Shangri-La Appoints Allen Khoo as New General Manager
JEN Singapore Orchardgateway by Shangri-La | March 8, 2022
Singapore – March 8, 2022 – Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the executive appointment of Mr. Allen Khoo as General Manager of JEN Singapore Orchardgateway by Shangri-La on 1 February 2022. He will helm the Shangri-La Group’s first JEN by Shangri-La property in Singapore, located at the centre of all the action in its most iconic shopping district Orchard Road that opened its doors in 2014. A seasoned hotelier with over 25 years of hospitality experience, Mr. Khoo has left an indelible mark on several Shangri-La properties across various destinations including Singapore, Malaysia, China and Taiwan. He brings with...
Shangri-La Hotels in Hong Kong Appoint Two New General Managers
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | August 11, 2020
Hong Kong, August 10, 2020 – Shangri-La Hotels in Hong Kong are pleased to announce two new general manager appointments at Island Shangri-La and Kowloon Shangri-La in Hong Kong, effective August 1, 2020. Juergen Doerr has been appointed as the general manager of Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong, while continuing his role as vice president, operations (Hong Kong & Taiwan). Doerr has been with the group for over 21 years, previously holding the title of general manager at Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong. In his new capacity, Doerr will oversee the daily operation of Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong including an extensive asset enhancement of th...
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London Appoints Kurt Macher as General Manager
Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London | July 17, 2019
London, July 17, 2019 – Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, a leading luxury hotel in the city, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kurt Macher as General Manager of the hotel. Kurt moves to London after securing multiple awards and accolades for The Temple House, Chengdu, China, a luxury Swire Hotel. As an international hotelier with over 28 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, Kurt has worked for some of the world’s leading hotel brands as general manager and within senior management roles including Wharf Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and The Peninsula Group. Kurt has led high performing hotel...
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa and Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa Appoint Paul Wieser as New Executive Chef
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | October 2, 2018
Muscat, Oman, October 2, 2018 – In September 2018, Paul Wieser joined Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa and Shangri-La Al Husn Resort & Spa as new executive chef. A veteran of luxury hotel brands and esteemed culinary schools with over 25 years of experience, Wieser will look after the gastronomic development of 18 restaurants and bars across the two resorts. Wieser's first major project will be the launch of a new dining venue that will serve casual Southeast Asian cuisine at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort's Al Bander hotel. Wieser joins the resorts in Oman after overseeing the pre-opening of Melia Yangon in Myanma...
Shangri-La Hotel, Putian Breaks Ground in Fujian China with Opening Planned Q4 2020
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | July 14, 2017
Putian, China, July 14, 2017 – Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced the development of a new urban resort in Fujian Province at a groundbreaking ceremony in the Chengxiang District of Putian. Scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2020, Shangri-La Hotel, Putian will be the group's third property in Fujian Province, following Shangri-La hotels in Fuzhou, which opened in April 2005, and Xiamen, which is scheduled open in 2017. Renowned for being the origin of Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea in Chinese culture, Putian is a well-known cultural city with a history of more than 1,400 years. It has distinctive advantages of coastal s...
Shangri-La Hotel, Yiwu Opens in 52-Story Mixed-Use Yiwu World Trade Centre – the Tallest Building in Zhejiang Province
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | June 30, 2017
Hong Kong, June 30, 2017 – Anticipated to enhance the vibrant city of Yiwu, the 362-room Shangri-La Hotel, Yiwu opened on June 24 in the 52-story mixed-use Yiwu World Trade Centre – the tallest building in Zhejiang Province. The tower is comprised of commercial space, apartments and shopping, and is located in the epicenter of the city's business district and adjacent to the world-famous Yiwu International Commodity City. Historically known as a trading town, Yiwu has burgeoned into an economic success attracting merchants from South America, Europe and the Middle East. The recent establishment of Yiwu as the starting point ...
Oliver Bonke Named President and Chief Operating Officer of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | June 12, 2017
Hong Kong, June 12, 2017 – Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts today announced the appointment of Oliver Bonke as president and chief operating officer. Reporting to Shangri-La Asia Limited Chief Executive Officer LIM Beng Chee, Bonke will assume responsibilities on September 1, 2017 and will be based at Shangri-La's headquarters in Hong Kong. In his capacity as president and chief operating officer, Bonke will oversee the group's executive vice presidents responsible for regional hotel operations, as well as the operational division heads of Food and Beverage, Sales, Marketing, Rooms, Engineering, Security, and Quality Improvement. "We...
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Set for December 2016 Opening of Songbei Shangri-La, Harbin
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | October 27, 2016
Harbin, China, October 27, 2016 – Set to unveil its second hotel in Harbin, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts today announced Songbei Shangri-La, Harbin is scheduled for a December 2016 opening. Occupying a prime position on the edge of the Songhua River's north bank, the 344-room property will offer surrounding river and city views. The new modern icon of luxury and elegance will grace the skyline of Songbei's business district that is in the heart of a vibrant city. With the modern traveler in mind, Songbei Shangri-La, Harbin will feature 33 executive serviced apartments and is conveniently located a mere five-minute drive from Harb...
